Book Description

Thousands of software professionals have
the necessary technical qualifications to become architects, but
far fewer have the crucial non-technical skills needed to
get hired and succeed in this role. In today’s agile
environments, these “soft” skills have grown even more
crucial to success as an architect. For many developers, however,
these skills don’t come naturally–and they’re
rarely addressed in formal training. Now, long-time software
architect Dave Hendricksen helps you fill this gap, supercharge
your organizational impact, and quickly move to the next level in
your career.

In 12 Essential Skills for Software
Architects, Hendricksen begins by pinpointing the specific
relationship, personal, and business skills that successful
architects rely upon. Next, he presents proven methods for
systematically developing and sharpening every one of these skills,
from negotiation and leadership to pragmatism and vision.

From start to finish, this book’s
practical insights can help you get the architect position you
want–and thrive once you have it!

The soft skills you need…

…and a coherent framework and
practical methodology for mastering them!